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Effects of land surface temperatures on vegetation phenology along urban–rural local climate zone gradients
ContextUrbanization and local urban climate have multiple impacts on vegetation phenology in urban and suburban areas. Understanding these effects...
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The Spatio-Temporal Variability of the Distribution of Climate Indicators of Thermal Agro-Climate Resources (the Ararat Valley and the Foothill Zone, Armenia)
AbstractIn this work, the characteristics of thermal agro-climate resources of the Ararat valley and the foothill zone are studied and calculated and...
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Contributions of urban green and blue spaces on local-scale climate in the core area of Bei**g, China
Construction of urban green and blue spaces (UGBS) has long been proved as an effective mitigation to urban heat island effect. Yet we spotted a...
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Perception of climate change-related forest dieback in mountain forests among the local population
Mountain forests provide multiple benefits but are threatened by climate change-induced forest dieback. Although many studies summarize perceptions...
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Priority-Zone Map** for Reforestation Case Study in the Montane Dry Forests of Bolivia
Andean dry forest ecosystems are threatened by deforestation and unsustainable land use methods. The negative effects for the livelihood of the local...
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Modelling local climate change using site-based data
In the context of the ongoing United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process, it seems important to focus attention not only...
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Assessing the climate adaptive potential of imported Chili in comparison with local cultivars through germination performance analysis
BackgroundThe study offers insightful information about the adaptability of local and imported Chili cultivars. This experiment examines how three...
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Signatures of local adaptation to current and future climate in phenology-related genes in natural populations of Quercus robur
BackgroundLocal adaptation is a key evolutionary process that enhances the growth of plants in their native habitat compared to non-native habitats,...
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Local adaptation to climate anomalies relates to species phylogeny
Climatic anomalies are increasing in intensity and frequency due to rapid rates of global change, leading to increased extinction risk for many...
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Climate
Climate is one of the five soil-forming factorsSoil-forming factors responsible for soil formation and development. Ethiopia has complex...
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Climate and Climate Change Aspects of Kuwait
Climate is the average weather conditions, whereas climate change is change in climatic conditions over a minimum of 30 years’ period. Kuwait lies in...
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Community-Level Lichen Diversity Assessment in Alpine Zone of Indian Himalaya: Climate Change Implications
Lichens have prolonged history as excellent biomonitors of air pollutants and their responses are documented in climate change assessment. Lichen...
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Spatiotemporal variation in water availability drives insect community dynamics in an urban riparian zone
Water bodies can mitigate urban heat island effects and allow terrestrial animals to access water during periods of insufficient precipitation....
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Revisiting hydro-ecological impacts of climate change on a restored floodplain wetland via hydrological / hydraulic modelling and the UK Climate Projections 2018 scenarios
The hydro-ecological impacts of 40 UK Climate Projections 2018 scenarios on a restored lowland England river floodplain are assessed using a MIKE SHE...
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Population-specific climate sensitive top height curves and their applications to assisted migration
Growth and yield (G&Y) of forest plantations can be significantly impacted by maladaptation resulting from climate change, and assisted migration has...
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Climate Change and Forensic Flies
Climate change is a global phenomenon affecting the plant, animal, and human life. Insect diversity contributes to ecosystem functions and services...
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Past Climate Variability in the Last Millennium
We review our knowledge of the climate variability in southern Africa over the past millennium, based on information provided by proxy data and by...
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Assessment of Heavy Metal Contents in Some Common Spices Available in the Local Market of North Shewa Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
The objective of this study was to determine the contents of heavy metals in some common spices commercially available in the North Shewa Zone,...
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Predicting tip** points of vegetation resilience as a response to precipitation: Implications for understanding impacts of climate change in India
Although the impacts of climate change are long-term in nature, the transformation in climate regime can lead to an ecosystem change from one stable...
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Geospatial modeling of forest cover dynamics and impact on climate variability in Awi Zone, Ethiopia
Globally, forest habitats are threatened by human-induced deforestation and degradation. This study was aimed to assessing changes in land-use...
